OLD MASTERS REVISITED

The final project calls for students to not only make a large- scale Master copy (4 X 5 ft) but also to include a self portrait somewhere in the composition. In this project, students must think about appropriation and psychology. By choosing a specific painting, we reveal something in our choice. By substituting our image for one of the participants in the painting, we are assuming that role and its symbolism. All these decisions begin to give new context to the painting, thereby transforming its original purpose to align with our intentions. Below are some student examples.

Student Work

Student Work

Student Work

Student Work

Student Work

Student Work

Student Work

THE LAST PERSON ON EARTH

EXTINCTION-In biology and ecology, extinction is the end of an organism or of a group of organisms (taxon), normally a species. The moment of extinction is generally considered to be the death of the last individual of the group (From Wikipedia)

Our project is to use this theme in regard to the human race. What would it be like to be the last person on Earth? What would it mean to be the last example of the human race? Is it a post- apocalyptic environment? Do you try and prolong your life by any means necessary? Is it a cosmic Joke?

There are multiple ways to approach this theme. Some inspiration in movies and art are below.

Book of Eli Click here

I Am Legend click here

The Road click here

Dana Shutz, a contemporary artist create a series of painting about this topic. You will notice a distinctive voice or perspective in regards to this theme of a person all alone. Click here to see images

IDEATION AND INVENTION

So far students have developed the skills, sensibilities and competencies that allow them to objectively view, analyze, and represent three-dimensional reality through the practice of drawing. Now they are equipped to apply this knowledge into the realm of the imagination. In this open-ended exercise students will work with the instructor and propose their own individual project program and work plan. This is the first opportunity to apply their knowledge of drawing practice and conventions, in a more creative manner. The standards of evaluation will be tailored individually and determined by the success in accomplishing the particular project objectives as agreed by student and instructor.

In this portion of the course we will explore the process of inspiration and concept, method, and finished drawing. Through this process the goal is to expand the boundaries of drawing while seeking to find personal voice. Below are several examples of artists approaching drawing and ideas from different perspectives.

Below we see Mark Lombardi creating a drawing diagraming a conspiracy theory or the flow of information. His concept is not traditional but uses drawing as a method to track his ideas.

Mark Lombardi

Mark Lombardi

Robert Rauschenberg made the example below by ERASING the drawing of DeKooning, a Abstract Expressionist painter. The idea of 'un drawing' is unique.

Robert Rauschenberg

Cia Gou- Qiang , below, uses the unusual material of gunpowder to maek his drawings. Some are representational, others more process imagery.

Cia Gou- Qiang

Below we see Dane Patterson mixing highly skillful drawing with absurd subject matter. Dane create these 'performances' and photo documents them. He then makes these intense drawing of the event.

Dane Patterson

Dane Paterson